Lesbian Filmmaker MARINA RICE BADER Helps To Fill the Gender Wage Gap

MARINA RICE BADER’S AVA’S IMPOSSIBLE THINGS ANNOUNCED AS VIMEO’S FIRST 2016 

“SHARE THE SCREEN” FILMMAKER INVESTMENT

“Share the Screen”, launched at Sundance, is Vimeo’s new initiative they hope will help close the gender gap that is so pervasive in the entertainment industry.  Vimeo intends to foster equality by investing in female-led programming, educational workshops, meet-ups, interviews, and more that spotlight and support female voices in the Vimeo community.

On March 8, Vimeo announced the acquisition of Ava’s Impossible Things, from writer/director Marina Rice Bader as part of its “Share the Screen” investment in emerging female filmmakers.  “I love Vimeo’s ‘Everyone is welcome, come be part of our vibrant community, create your vision and share it with the world’ mentality”, says Bader, who’s Anatomy of a Love Seen was released on Vimeo the day after it’s world premiere at Outfest in 2014.

Bader is the CEO and Founder of Soul Kiss Films, an independent company dedicated to producing evocative, entertaining, and compelling movies by women, for women and about women.  Ava’s Impossible Things is the fifth project from SKF, following Elena Undone (2010), A Perfect Ending (2012), Anatomy of a Love Seen (2014) and Raven’s Touch (2015).

For More information go to: http://soulkissfilms.com/

ANTIGONE RISING Launches GIRL BANDS ROCK Foundation

ANTIGONE RISING 

LAUNCHES GIRL BANDS ROCK FOUNDATION

TO HELP EDUCATE & INSPIRE YOUNG GIRLS AROUND  THE WORLD ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS

New York, NY - Antigone Rising has announced the launch of their foundation dubbed Girl Bands Rock (www.GirlBandsRock.org)

The official kick off, which took place during the band’s 2nd Annual Antigone Rising BeachFest  in Sea Cliff, NY on September 19th, comes on the heels of a two-week-long trip as Cultural Ambassadors of the United States to Vietnam performing outreach programs, master classes and public concerts.

Since stepping onto the music scene, AR fused their success with helping educate youths around the world on accomplishing goals as Cultural Ambassadors to the United States Government. 

Girl Bands Rock is a not for profit foundation set to inspire and educate kids, especially young girls, to pursue careers in the music industry. 

Antigone Rising partners with school districts and youth centers to create innovative programming dedicated to building confidence in youth by developing leadership and creative skills through musical workshops, outreach programs and performances. 

Realizing that the music industry does not provide enough worthy female role models, especially women in self contained rock bands, the Girl Bands Rock program provides kids the opportunity to see women excel in a male dominated profession and offers them strong female role models to emulate. 

As Cultural Ambassadors to the U.S. Government, the band has done outreach programs in Israel and Palestine and has recently returned from an inspiring trip to Vietnam this past July, 2015. 

The ladies of Antigone Rising have also played a part in LGBTQ advocacy, making news when Kristin Ellis-Henderson appeared on the cover of Time Magazine with wife Sarah Kate Ellis-Henderson, the president/CEO of GLAAD, for a feature on marriage equality.  

This past June, the band also came together along with other artists to support LGBT acceptance at the inaugural Concert for Love and Acceptance, presented by Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning artist Ty Herndon and GLAAD, and co-hosted by political commentator and author Meghan McCain.

Best known for relentless touring and masterful musicianship, Antigone Rising played upwards of 280 shows a year in their early days. Whether it was an open mic on a Monday night or a jam packed New York City hometown show, the ladies and their infamous Vanna White (the band's beloved 15 passenger van) eventually blazed a trail straight to arenas alongside some of the biggest names in rock history including The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers Band, The Bangles and Rob Thomas.

Founding sisters Cathy and Kristen Henderson have always had the same philosophy- play better than the boys and make sure the fans feel like part of the family! That philosophy--along with writing undeniably catchy songs--has allowed this self sustained group to maintain their independence and leave an indelible mark on an industry best known for leaving girl (bands) behind.

For the all-female-boot-stompin'-alt-country-rock band ANTIGONE RISING, helping aspiring young artists while giving back to their community is something that comes second nature to a group that is helping to create music and history.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.girlbandsrock.org ; www.AntigoneRising.com

Femme, F**k You!: I Serve You Beer, You Don’t “Know” Me!

^{by Lauren W}

^{For those of you who don’t know, alongside writing and editing my own blog, I work in a bar in the centre of a major British city. Now, don’t take this article to mean that I don’t enjoy my job – I most definitely do. I love meeting new people every day, I love how every day is different, and I love the people I work with. But I need to take this time to tell you rant to you about what I cannot stand in my everyday life when it comes to where I work:}

^Men.

For the entire article (don't worry - it's free!) click HERE to head over to PinkLobsterDating.com.

Girls That Roam Sponsors the Women's Travel Festival 2015

San Francisco, Calif. - November 10, 2014) Girls That Roam is proud to sponsor the second-annualWomen's Travel Fest 2015.

Women travelers will flock to San Francisco to attend the Women's Travel Fest February 27 - March 1 to listen to other women travelers, such as Felicity Aston, Lisa Ling, and Patricia Schultz, tell their stories of adventure and pushing their personal boundaries.

Featured panels include "Going Further on Less," a discussion about budget travel, and another "Breaking Free," a discussion about transformative travel after life shakes you to your core.

"We are proud to sponsor this event that is so much in line with Girls That Roam's goals to encourage women to explore the world and pushing personal boundaries and perceptions of women around the world beyond what we could imagine through travel. This year's speakers do exactly that." said Heather Cassell, publisher and editor of Girls That Roam.

The three-day event will be hosted at the San Francisco Design Center (101 Henry Adams Street) in San Francisco. Early-bird passes range from $75 for a one day pass to $125 for a weekend pass. Prices go up after November 29 to $50 for a two-day pass only to workshops only to $175 for a weekend pass.

Get your passes here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-travel-fest-2015-tickets-9759277261.

Girls That Roam will have a booth at the Women's Travel Fest. Stop by to learn more about our travel magazine and to find out about travel opportunities.

The Women's Travel Fest is produced by the founder of the Go! Girl Guides Kelly Lewis and her gallivanting team.

For more information, visit WomensTravelFestival.com.

For more information about Girls That Roam, visit GirlsThatRoam.com.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: Which Women Have Inspired YOU?

So here’s the thing, you gays. This Saturday (March 8th) is International Women’s Day. This is probably something you wouldn’t have in your diary – even if you had heard of it – unless you were highly into feminism or ladies, but it should be something we celebrate together more widely.

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Inspiring Change”. For your (hopefully educational) pleasure, I’ve taken the time to compile my top 3 personal favourite ladies who have really changed the course of history, politics, entertainment, and the like. So here goes!

For the entire article, head over to Pink Lobster Dating by clicking HERE!

And don't forget to tell us who YOUR favourite women are in the comments below!

PRESS RELEASE: Girls That Roam Partners with Travel Advisors of Los Gatos

Planning Your Vacation Should Be Fun with a Capital "F"

(Los Gatos, Calif. - Jan. 30, 2014) Searching for vacations online used to be fun. That is until the options became overwhelming, prices changed never to be gotten again with a simple refresh of the page; refunds became a hassle, customer service was chilly and so many other issues that took the fun out of planning your getaway. Girls That Roam prefers the human touch which is why we've partnered with Travel Advisors of Los Gatos. The travel counselors have more than half a century of travel experience planning everything from solo to group vacations to corporate and business travel. Girls That Roam brings expertise in women's travel and additional experience to the agency's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travel division. "I'm pleased to bring the superior travel services of Travel Advisors of Los Gatos' to Girl Roamers," says Heather Cassell, publisher and editor of Girls That Roam, who will be trained as an independent travel counselor at the agency. "I will be able to provide quality vacations at prices not offered anywhere else as well as excellent service with the support of Travel Advisors' agents." Who has time to sort through and wonder which website is legitimate or not? If you are one of the 80 percent of women who make your friends and family's travel plans, you can rest assure that you have someone who wants you to have the best vacation possible. With this partnership, Girls That Roam can make planning your next adventure a breeze with the best trip planning advice and best rates when making your reservations for airlines, hotels and car rentals as well as foreign currency exchange and protecting your vacation with inexpensive travel insurance. "I'm very excited about our new relationship and know it will be positive for everyone," said Marilyn Gum, manager of Travel Advisors of Los Gatos. "Heather and Girls That Roam will bring new energy and more women's travel to our agency." Are you planning a girlfriend getaway, destination bachelorette party or wedding, spring break or summer excursion, or weekend adventures with the girls? We can also customize your trip. Need an idea for your next adventure? Make it a travel party. Host a travel party with your friends and our travel experts. Contact Heather Cassell at 408-354-6531 or 415-517-7239 or email trips@girlsthatroam.comor heatherc@tadvisors.com.

____________________________________________________________________________________  About Girls That Roam: Girls That Roam is an online travel magazine and community for independent globetrotting women who are either swinging it solo, traveling with their gal pals, boyfriends, or girlfriends, trekking it with their tots, or road warriors closing the deal. Girl roamers seek and explore new adventures learning about the world and pushing boundaries, doing good and giving back, supporting women-owned - and the boy's that love us - businesses and organizations. All the while having a great time rocking it through the continents, drinking and eating, sporting it up, sharing stories and tips, meeting new girlfriends - queer, straight, black, brown, white from America to Asia and everywhere in between - and having some fun and giggles along the way.  www.girlsthatroam.com  About Travel Advisors of Los Gatos: Travel Advisors of Los Gatos prides itself as a full-service travel agency. For more than 50 years, our travel counselors have brought five-star service to the adventurers, business and corporate travelers and vacationers. Our 17 travel specialists are experts in vacation packages, corporate to small business travel, group vacations (family reunions, girlfriend getaways, events and festivals, destination bachelorette and weddings and honeymoons), cruises, solo travel, and more for any traveler heading to any destination. We can craft the vacation of your dreams. Travel Advisors prides itself to have a team of travel counselors that specialize in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender travel (LGBT) and women's travel ready to help you plan your next adventure.www.traveladvisorsoflosgatos.com

Gay Male Privilege: Does It Exist?

by Lauren W

NOTE: This article was originally written for http://www.pinklobsterdating.co.uk/, so I'm sorry if you stumble across it twice!

This is a topic that’s becoming increasingly concerning for me as a gay lady. I’ve discussed this issue with my lesbian friends and the majority have agreed that this is not only a lesbian topic for discussion, but also an issue that concerns women as a whole.

What is this mysterious matter, you ask? Simply put, I want to talk to you and hear your concerns about gay male privilege.

For more, click HERE and head over to Pink Lobster Dating!

(If you want a gay male perspective on similar issues, click HERE!)

Janis Ian to Record New Audio Book "When Women Were Warriors"

Guffey, CO, July 21, 2013– Dog Ear Audio is proud to announce that Janis Ian, singer, songwriter, author, multiple Grammy and Audie Award winner, will be narrating Book 1 of the highly acclaimed trilogy by Catherine M. Wilson, “When Women Were Warriors”.

“When Women Were Warriors” is an amazing piece of writing. The story is mesmerizing and to have
the incomparable Janis Ian narrate Book 1, is equally wonderful.’ states Karen Wolfer, owner and
founder of Dog Ear Audio.

"All the women of my family had gone to war... Now my turn had come...So it is the custom that a free woman leave her mother's house to bind herself and those of her blood to a neighboring clan, either by the sword or by the cradle." So begins the story of young Tamras, as she embarks on her journey to become a warrior's apprentice. But this epic story is not about battles and armor, but rather about relationships, coming of age and wisdom, and deep insights into the human experience.

Janis Ian had originally posted this review on Amazon.com: “On vacation with my trusty Kindle, I read through it in two days and was so taken with the characters that I ordered the second and third in the series.” She gave it five stars and the author took note. A few years later, the two met after one of Ian’s concert appearances. Says the singer “I was so excited to meet her, I blurted out ‘Hey, I just won a Grammy for “Best Spoken Word – Society’s Child”, and I’m looking for more narration work, if you ever want to make an audiobook....”

The author, Catherine M. Wilson is thrilled that Janis will be handling the narration duties: “I admire Janis both as an artist and as a person. Her remarkable career and personal history make her the ideal narrator for the story of Tamras, the reluctant hero." As Catherine says of her book, “…the hero’s journey is the story of a person finding her own path through life. By doing so, she encourages us all to live our own unique lives as fully as we can. But just like the rest of us, Tamras pays a price for going her own way, and one of the things that make her a hero is her ability and her willingness to pay that price.”

In the spirit of creative independence, Dog Ear Audio will be utilizing Kickstarter, the popular crowd-funding organization whose purpose is,”…to help bring creative projects to life.” Backers support the “dream to create something that they want to see exist in the world.” Once we reach our goal, a percentage of any extra funds will be donated to the Pearl Foundation (www.PearlFoundation.com). The Pearl Foundation was created by Janis in honor of her mother. “Knowledge is the greatest gift one can offer”, the website states, and its purpose is to offer scholarships to students who have been away from school for five years or more.

The direct Kickstarter link is: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1851755083/when-women-were-warriors-book-1-audio-book-product And to stay connected to this project, ‘Like’ Dog Ear Audio on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DogEarAudio.

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